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Introduction
Our
deluxe tours include modern professionally
serviced Harleys, unlimited mileage, guides
with over 50 years' riding experience, quality
accommodation, most meals and heaps of fun and adventure.
We can schedule lay-overs at interesting destinations allowing you to fully experience the local
scenery, culture and history.
New Zealand has two main islands each of which
offers a very different scenic experience.
We provide one to three-week guided tours
from October to April. Longer tours are designed
to encompass both North and South Islands,
crossing between the two by ferry. Expect
the unexpected. Snowcapped mountain peaks
reflected in blue/green lakes, wild rocky
coastlines, cool green forests, gold-mining
towns, bare tussock-covered hills, great food,
top wines. A huge range of vineyards and orchards
provide plenty of excuses to pause.
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The
one-week tours take in as much variety
as the mid-North Island has to offer. See
volcanic geothermal pools and boiling
mud, rolling green farmland, beautiful
beaches and lakes, deserts, mountains
and cityscapes. Enjoy panoramic views
as you eat fresh trout for breakfast or
exquisite prawns for lunch. Experience
unique Maori cultural entertainment. Any
thing's possible.
New
Zealand roads are mostly two-lane highways
with medium-length straights and many
curves and bends. Most of the terrain
is suitable for beginners with some riding
experience, yet challenging enough for
more experienced riders. The legal open
road speed in New Zealand is a comfortable
100kph(60mph) – or slower as we pass through
small towns and villages. Stop to take
photos if you want - let us know what
you want and we'll try to accommodate
your needs. [top]
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Hire
Motorcycles
We
have a small modern fleet of twin-cam
Harley-Davidson motorcycles for hire.
Most are equipped with saddle bags or
standard pannier bags and/or tour boxes
for luggage. Racks have also been fitted
to some bikes to accommodate wet-weather
clothing or an extra small bag. We try
to hold your choice of motorcycle - however
as our fleet is small it may not always
be possible to provide what you request,
therefore bikes are reserved on a first
in/first served basis. [top]
Insurance
Motorcycle
hire insurance is included in your rider
package price(riders under the age of
25 years of age will incur additional
insurance premiums). Travel, accident
and medical cover is not provided. You
will be required to sign a disclaimer
before commencement of tour. [top]
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Drivers
License
You
must have a full license to drive a motor
vehicle and it must have a motorcycle
endorsement enabling the holder to ride
any motorcycle above 600cc. An international
drivers' license is a good idea however it must also show the same
motorcycle endorsement. [top]
Weather
New
Zealand has a temperate climate with temperatures
during the summer months ranging from
17-30 degrees Celsius(64-86F). You would
expect fine weather most of the time,
however rain is common in some areas and
temperatures can drop considerably, so
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Clothes
to Pack
All
your normal personal requirements but
don't forget:
*All
riding gear (jacket, boots, gloves, sun
glasses, scarf etc)
*Approved
Safety Helmet
*Wet
weather gear (recommended because NZ weather
is always
capricious)
*Swimming suit (bathers)
*Thermals
or warmer clothes (light weight quality
thermotech and
polarfleece can
be purchased in NZ at a reasonable cost)
*Sun
hat and sun block
*Insect
repellant
REMEMBER DO NOT BRING MORE THAN WHAT WILL
FIT IN YOUR PANNIER BAGS.
FOR YOUR SAFETY OVERLOADING WILL NOT BE
PERMITTED. [top]
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Accommodation
You
will be pampered at a selection of quality
accommodation sourced for you by us. Where ever
possible queen size beds are booked. [top]
Meals
A light breakfast and most buffet/set menu dinners
will be provided through out the tour. [top]
Pillion Passengers
Pillion passengers refer to Tour
Packages Page for rates. [top]
Some Road Rules to Consider:
As you will always be following your guide, these
should not be a problem however some fore-knowledge
is always beneficial.
Which
Side?
*Keep Left.
*Drive on the left side of the road.
*Exceptions: one way streets.
Parking and Pulling Over?
*Keep Left.
*REMEMBER to remain on the left hand side when returning
to the road after parking or pulling over to a stop.
*Always park on the left hand side of the road with
the exception of one way streets
*Always
dismount off the left hand side of motorcycle.
One
Lane Bridges
Traffic from the direction of the RED Arrow
Gives Way,
However if you are traveling from the direction
of the black arrow you should Proceed with Caution.
General Intersection
Rules
*Always
indicate a minimum 3 seconds prior to turning.
*Always obey the traffic lights, signs and arrows
marked on the road.
*If turning give way to all traffic not turning.
*Give way to all traffic crossing or approaching
from your right.
*American
and Canadian visitors: you can not
turn left when the stop light at an intersection
is red.
A
full safety brief will be given prior to tour departure. [top]
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Included
in tours
Motorcycle
rental and hire insurance, accommodation,
light breakfasts, most dinners, fuel
and oil for motorcycle, inter-islander
ferry fare, your motorcycle tour guide,
tour t-shirt, tour itinerary. [top]
Not included in tours
Personal expenses, airfares to and from
New Zealand, airport taxes, sightseeing
activities and excursions, snacks and
lunches, personal insurance, any items
not mentioned as being included in the
tour. [top] |
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In
short:
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We have a small fleet of professionally maintained
Harleys for you to choose from. Models are booked
on a first-come first-choice basis.
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You will be pampered at a selection of unique upscale
accommodation sourced for you by us. Wherever possible
double rooms are booked.
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New experiences - try your hand at fishing for trout,
play a round of golf, a bungy jump or jet boat ride
and much, much more (excursion fees not included
in tour price)
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Make that anniversary special. Bring a group of
friends, ride together and re-affirm your wedding
vows or even get married. Greg is a licensed marriage
celebrant able to make this occasion one to remember
(a NZ marriage license is required, this can be
discussed with Greg when booking)
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All you have to do is bring your approved safety
helmet and riding gear. Kick back and soar. [top]
“soar
the road with te kahu....”
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